The 25 Best Video Games of 2025
French RPGs, playable TV shows, and a new era of Nintendo made this year an onslaught of gaming goodness
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The Biggest Gaming Trends of 2025
From the return of classic genres and iconography to the rejection of generative AI, these are movements that defined the year in gaming
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The 20 Best Xbox 360 Games of All Time
From genre-defining RPGs and shooters to a marketplace for the indie renaissance, Microsoft's second console changed the game
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How ‘PUBG Mobile’ Built a Cross-Generational Global Empire
Eight years in, the competitive game turned creator platform continues to innovate in its live-service model
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James Bond’s Brightest Future Could Be in Video Games
The long-running franchise’s newest release, ‘007 First Light,’ combines cinematic action and literary depth for an unparalleled spy fantasy
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How ‘PUBG Mobile’ Built a Cross-Generational Global Empire
Eight years in, the competitive game turned creator platform continues to innovate in its live-service model
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James Bond’s Brightest Future Could Be in Video Games
The long-running franchise’s newest release, ‘007 First Light,’ combines cinematic action and literary depth for an unparalleled spy fantasy
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A History of Mario, Nintendo’s Golden Boy
In 45 years, the character has gone from a nameless avatar in arcades to a pop-culture icon — and maybe saved gaming along the way
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‘Marvel Cosmic Invasion’ Brings Saturday Morning Cartoon Vibes to a Modern Beat ‘Em Up
Dotemu’s comic book action game doesn’t ask much of its players other than settling in for a dumb good time
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How NIN’s Robin Finck Designed the ‘Psychedelic’ Soundscape of Horror Game ‘Sleep Awake’
Jamming out in Joshua Tree, the musician turned his first-ever video game into a harrowing, audio-driven nightmare
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'Metroid Prime 4' Waters Down Nintendo's Best Franchise With Other Games' Ideas
Samus Aran's return has been in development for years, but the result is a mid-tier entry that sacrifices a coherent vision for scope
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How Animation Studio Titmouse Brought Critical Role to Life in 'The Mighty Nein'
The team behind many Adult Swim classics were the ultimate match for an intrepid group of D&D players
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Blackpink’s Lisa and Her Alter Egos Are Heading to ‘Fortnite’
The singer/rapper will be the “main act” for “Fortnite Festival” when Season 12 debuts later this month
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‘Kirby Air Riders’ Is a Slice of Happy Nostalgia in a Largely Joyless Gaming Landscape
Though it can sometimes feel like a throwback, the new Switch 2 game harkens back to an era of fun
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‘Black Ops 7’ Is the Largest and Messiest ‘Call of Duty’ Ever
An all-you-can-eat buffet of content that's light on calories and inspiration makes for a confusing entry in the annual shooter series
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